Head Scenic Painter and Decorator at Comédie-Française

The Comédie-Française is recruiting a head of its decoration (scenic art) department, reporting to the technical director. The post-holder leads and organises the workshop team and makes sure sets are realised from plans and models, working with the set designer and the deputy technical director in charge of construction.

Duties include planning and checking the team's work, managing schedules and leave, identifying training needs and passing on craft skills to colleagues.

The theatre looks for leadership, sound general and art-historical culture, strong organisation and artistic sensitivity, plus basic office software. Pay follows the Comédie-Française's internal scale and experience. Apply with CV and cover letter via Profilculture by 22 November 2026.